The ancestors of the Crosser surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived as dwellers at a cross or crucifix. The surname Crosser originally derived from the Old English word crosse, which means cross.

Crosser Early Origins

The surname Crosser was first found in Lincolnshire. The name was first found to be in the southern English counties of Lincolnshire, Buckingham, and Oxfordshire, about the year 1250. By the year 1340 the most important branch of the name had moved northward to Lancashire, and established manors and estates at Crosse Hall, just outside Liverpool. This branch also moved into the Cross of Ledsham to the south in the county of Cheshire.

Crosser Spelling Variations

Crosser Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Crosser include Cross, Crosse, Croce, Crosce, Croise, Croice and others.

Crosser Early History

Crosser Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crosser research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1718, 1606, 1683, 1664, 1738, 1700, 1762 and are included under the topic Early Crosser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Crosser Early Notables (pre 1700)

Crosser Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Crosser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Crosser In Ireland

Crosser In Ireland

Some of the Crosser family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Crosser Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

An Crosser, who arrived in Virginia in 1665-1666

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Cruce dum spero fidoMotto Translation: Whilst I have breath I confide in the cross.

Burke, Sir Bernard. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry: Including American Families with British Ancestry. (2 Volumes). London: Burke Publishing, 1939. Print.

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The Crosser Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Crosser Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.